Arabic Letter Dhaa Worksheets

A gentle introduction to ظاء

This set gives children repeated practice with the Arabic letter Dhaa, ظاء. Younger learners can colour the letter, match ظ to the correct picture and trace large outlines. Older children can practise the letter in its connected forms, copy it independently and read simple words that begin or contain ظ. The pages move from recognition to pencil control and early writing, so you can choose an easy starting point for a Nursery child or offer more writing practice to a child in Class 1 to 3.

Use the worksheets at home or in class

Begin by saying the letter name, showing ظ, and asking your child to find it among a few other Arabic letters. After tracing, invite the child to circle every ظ on the page or sort picture cards by their beginning sound. In class, place one worksheet at each work station and let children practise with a partner. Keep a small tray of crayons, pencils and letter cards nearby. You can use Arabic Letter Tracing Worksheets for extra pencil practice, or move on to Arabic Alphabet Worksheets for revision.

Help children notice the shape and sound

Children often confuse ظ with ذ, ض or ز because the letters can look or sound similar when they are learning. Point out that ظ has a tall ط-like body with one dot above it. Say its emphatic dh sound slowly and let your child watch your mouth before repeating it. Avoid asking for speed. First practise finding the dot and the main shape, then trace from the correct starting point. When reading words, say each sound clearly and use a picture or familiar meaning to support memory.